The Delamar Offers Creative Packages for CT Residents

We seem to encounter new guidelines, restrictions and safety precautions each day, all aimed at protecting us from the pandemic that is currently taking over the world. And while we have adapted quite well, we all know that life just isn’t the same as we are encouraged to stay home, masked and surrounded by as few people as possible. Tensions are high and life is complicated. Who doesn’t feel like escaping? I recently had the pleasure of doing so myself (i.e., escaping the responsibilities of life and the pandemic) while staying at The Delamar in West Hartford, CT. It was a needed getaway for this drained momma and I left feeling refreshed, energized and completely and totally pampered, thanks to the amazing staff at the hotel, its restaurant, and associated spa.

Even though I was only 20 miles away from home, it felt like I was welcomed into another world- a world of luxury, serenity and sophistication. The red piano that adorns the lobby is not only beautifully charming but it has history. Billy Joel himself is said to have once laid his talented fingers on the keys of this piano. The lobby hallway is currently home to a solo art exhibit showcasing the artwork of the talented, Hartford native Ellen Carey. Everything from the hand sanitizer supplied for guests to the pillows on the bed and the lattes in the lobby are truly exquisite. It was by far, the nicest hotel I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. And I felt safe the entire time.

West Hartford’s newest Luxury Boutique Hotel and Spa has risen to the challenge of meeting the safety requirements of pandemic-life without losing the high style of a luxury hotel. Having recently stayed there, I can attest to the high quality of safety measures they are taking- coffee cups at the 24-hour coffee bar and remote controls in each room are individually covered in plastic wrap, the continental breakfast has been updated to a safe and versatile grab and go breakfast, and the hotel is pristine- every nook and cranny. But they didn’t simply vamp up their sanitation- they have created a hotel experience that answers pandemic life, complete with specials that will tempt you to make the escape you’ve been dreaming about.

Work-Day Getaway $99

Let’s be honest- working from home definitely has it’s perks (working in pajamas pants and late sleep-ins, anyone?), but for those of us with kids who are learning at-home and spouses Zooming with co-workers all day long, too, it can be a lot to juggle from the comfort of your own living room. What’s an employee to do when home isn’t the ideal space from which to work and the office is closed? Well, The Delamar has you covered. Their Work Day Getaway package will cost you about $99 and will get you a guest room with functional work space from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., a complimentary Grab & Go breakfast, a $20 food and beverage credit toward lunch from their delicious, on-site restaurant Artisan, access to the fitness center, and unlimited coffee/tea/espresso in the lobby. Your family may think you have pressed rewind all the way back to February, 2020, as you pack up your briefcase, kiss them on the forehead and say “see you for dinner.”

Shoppers Getaway -Prices Vary

If you’re going to be anywhere in the middle of the pandemic, you have to admit, Blue Black Square is a great place to be. The streets are lined with some of Connecticut’s best restaurants (Rizutto's, Bartaco, Flemings) and great shopping, The Delamar has partnered with local retailers to offer a 10% discount to guests who purchase the Shoppers Getaway Package. Participating stores include: Delamar Spa, Connecticut Custom Clothing, Kimberly Boutique, Daswani Clothiers, J McLaughlin, Ten Thousand Villages, Fleet Feet, Bridgewater Chocolate, and Cookshop. This package also comes with deluxe overnight accommodations for 2, $25 Dining Credit for Artisan Restaurant, and a Grab & Go Breakfast. So pack your bags, comfortable shoes, credit cards and masks and book this retail therapy getaway. You deserve it!

CT and Neighbors Staycation-Prices Vary

Let’s be honest, travelling during a pandemic is no easy feat. If you don’t want to quarantine after a quick getaway, your best bet is to stay local and gain all of the perks of a night or two away, without any of the post-travel, pandemic hassle. At the Delamar, you will receive 15% off the daily rate simply for being a resident of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York or New Jersey. Grab your girlfriends, pack your bags and take a spa staycation- even if you live right in town.

Fall Getaway Package- Prices Vary

If you’re a red wine drinker looking for a night away, go ahead and book this package, which will include a complimentary bottle of red wine in your room upon arrival, a $25 dining credit to Artisan for each day of your stay and of course, the complimentary Grab & Go breakfast each morning.

I spent a little less than 24 hours at The Delamar, but it was just the escape my mind, body and spirit was craving. Pandemic? What pandemic? Kids? What kids? Work? What job? Escape successful!

The Delamar Hotel has properties in Greenwich and Southport, also and is part of The Greenwich Hospitality Group.